FOX 4 News Crime Files: Week of Feb. 2
The top crime stories in Dallas-Fort Worth for the week of February 2, 2025, including a shooting near a Forney school, a sexual assault of a child suspect on the run is shot by police in Houston, a woman kidnapped in Dallas who was killed by a truck driver, the search for a driver who hit a woman in a wheelchair and then drove off and how dash camera video led police to an accused killer.
The top crime stories in Dallas-Fort Worth for the week of February 2, 2025, including a shooting near a Forney school, a sexual assault of a child suspect on the run is shot by police in Houston, a woman kidnapped in Dallas who was killed by a truck driver, the search for a driver who hit a woman in a wheelchair and then drove off and how dash camera video led police to an accused killer.
Eagles star player Saquon Barkley sends Florida boy to Super Bowl after devastating flag football injury
A star player for the Philadelphia Eagles has organized a trip to the Super Bowl for a young fan in Florida recovering from a serious football injury.
A star player for the Philadelphia Eagles has organized a trip to the Super Bowl for a young fan in Florida recovering from a serious football injury.
Border Patrol: Steep drop in illegal crossings
Data shows there has been a dramatic drop in the number of migrants Illegally entering the country through our southern border since President Trump began his second term. But experts warn It's premature to wave the victory flag.
Data shows there has been a dramatic drop in the number of migrants Illegally entering the country through our southern border since President Trump began his second term. But experts warn It's premature to wave the victory flag.
1 dead, 1 hurt, 2 in custody after Forney shooting
One man is dead, another one is in the hospital and two are in custody after a shooting in the middle of the afternoon in a Forney neighborhood.
One man is dead, another one is in the hospital and two are in custody after a shooting in the middle of the afternoon in a Forney neighborhood.
VIDEO: Gunfire erupts in neighborhood near school
Surveillance video captured the sound of several gunshots in the Amber Fields neighborhood in Forney Friday afternoon. The neighborhood is near Brown Middle School.
Surveillance video captured the sound of several gunshots in the Amber Fields neighborhood in Forney Friday afternoon. The neighborhood is near Brown Middle School.
Grand champion steer announced at FW Stock Show
The judges say this year?s competition was stiff. They looked for a combination of physical features, genetics and a ?wow factor."
The judges say this year?s competition was stiff. They looked for a combination of physical features, genetics and a ?wow factor."
25 more teachers linked to cheating scheme
A statewide teacher certification cheating scandal is growing, and 25 more North Texas educators have been added to the list. See which districts are impacted.
A statewide teacher certification cheating scandal is growing, and 25 more North Texas educators have been added to the list. See which districts are impacted.
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD consolidating?
More North Texas public schools may be closing as their districts struggle with tighter budgets and decreasing enrollment. Currently, the Carrollton Farmers Branch, Northwest, and Allen school districts are making difficult decisions.
More North Texas public schools may be closing as their districts struggle with tighter budgets and decreasing enrollment. Currently, the Carrollton Farmers Branch, Northwest, and Allen school districts are making difficult decisions.
2025 Texas Economic Outlook revealed
The Texas employment forecast has softened slightly for 2025. But overall, the state?s economy is strong and on a solid foundation. That?s according to the Dallas Federal Reserve?s latest economic outlook for the state.
The Texas employment forecast has softened slightly for 2025. But overall, the state?s economy is strong and on a solid foundation. That?s according to the Dallas Federal Reserve?s latest economic outlook for the state.
Flu cases on the rise in North Texas
Flu season is hitting North Texas hard. FOX 4's Lori Brown spoke to a family whose 7-year-old son was hospitalized with influenza.
Flu season is hitting North Texas hard. FOX 4's Lori Brown spoke to a family whose 7-year-old son was hospitalized with influenza.
More Texas tax relief ahead? SB 4 to add onto historic property tax relief
Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt announced on Friday he's filed a bill in an effort to increase the residence homestead exemption.
Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt announced on Friday he's filed a bill in an effort to increase the residence homestead exemption.
2 shot, 2 arrested near Brown Middle School
Investigators say there is no ongoing threat, and they are not looking for any other suspects.
Investigators say there is no ongoing threat, and they are not looking for any other suspects.
Seattle police hunting for Luna Park Cafe egg thieves
Hundreds of eggs are missing from a West Seattle restaurant in what police are calling a “breakfast heist."
Hundreds of eggs are missing from a West Seattle restaurant in what police are calling a “breakfast heist."
'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
Carrollton-Farmers Branch considers closing four schools
More North Texas schools may be closing as districts struggle with tighter budgets and decreasing enrollment. Here's a look at the tough decisions district leaders must make.
More North Texas schools may be closing as districts struggle with tighter budgets and decreasing enrollment. Here's a look at the tough decisions district leaders must make.
Family pleads for hit-and-run driver to come forward
A man died days after he was hit by a car in Fort Worth while skateboarding. Here's what you can do to help.
A man died days after he was hit by a car in Fort Worth while skateboarding. Here's what you can do to help.
Cracker Barrel won't scramble prices on eggs despite spike caused by bird flu
Egg prices are soaring, but Cracker Barrel is standing firm.
Egg prices are soaring, but Cracker Barrel is standing firm.
Man dies after Fort Worth hit-and-run crash
Ryon Smith, 40, was riding his skateboard when a driver hit him and drove off. He died Wednesday after spending several days in the hospital.
Ryon Smith, 40, was riding his skateboard when a driver hit him and drove off. He died Wednesday after spending several days in the hospital.
Truck driver convicted of kidnapping, killing woman
Family members have identified the victim as 25-year-old Caleigha Zangari, a U.S. Army veteran from San Diego, California. They say at some point she became a victim of sex trafficking and ended up in Dallas as a sex worker.
Family members have identified the victim as 25-year-old Caleigha Zangari, a U.S. Army veteran from San Diego, California. They say at some point she became a victim of sex trafficking and ended up in Dallas as a sex worker.
Video released of Fort Worth shootout, standoff
The Fort Worth and Lake Worth police departments released the 911 audio, dash and body camera video, and cellphone video related to a chase and standoff with a gunman who threw fireworks at officers.
The Fort Worth and Lake Worth police departments released the 911 audio, dash and body camera video, and cellphone video related to a chase and standoff with a gunman who threw fireworks at officers.